- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Miranda, CA
Miranda Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Miranda Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063759013805
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miranda Junior High earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Miranda · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- small classes for California
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Miranda Junior High has class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miranda Junior High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Miranda, CA.
School address
District: Southern Humboldt Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 063759013805 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Miranda Junior High shrank from 106 students in 2022-23 to 97 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 5.8 → 6.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 063759013805 · Miranda, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
88 enr · 17.6:1 · 44.3% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Redway Elementary (272 students)
Miranda Junior High shrank from 106 students in 2022-23 to 97 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE added 5.8 → 6.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Miranda Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Redway Element
Redway Elementary
272 students
- South Fork Hig
South Fork High
211 students
- This school 88
Miranda Junior High
88 students
- Casterlin Elem 39
Casterlin Elementary
39 students
- Whitethorn Ele 16
Whitethorn Elementary
16 students
- Osprey Learnin 9
Osprey Learning Center
9 students
What this shows Miranda Junior High reports 88 students on the CCD universe file.
How Miranda Junior High compares
Miranda Junior High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▼ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▼ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 88 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
88
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 19% in California - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
77.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,602
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 60.2%
Hispanic or Latino 30.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.5%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Miranda Junior High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Southern Humboldt Joint Unified reports $18,602 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Miranda Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redway Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Fork High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Casterlin Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitethorn Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Osprey Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Miranda Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 9
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~88 students)
Frequently asked questions about Miranda Junior High
How many students attend Miranda Junior High?
Miranda Junior High has 88 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Miranda, CA. CCD year-over-year: 106 (2022-23) → 97 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miranda Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Miranda Junior High is 17.6:1, which is 18% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Miranda Junior High?
44.3% of students at Miranda Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miranda Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Miranda Junior High is White at 60.2% of enrollment, in Miranda, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miranda Junior High?
Miranda Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Miranda Junior High rank among public schools in Miranda?
By Resource Investment Index, Miranda Junior High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Miranda, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Southern Humboldt Joint Unified?
Besides Miranda Junior High, Southern Humboldt Joint Unified also operates Redway Elementary (272 students), South Fork High (211 students), and Casterlin Elementary (39 students). See the Southern Humboldt Joint Unified district page for the complete list.